Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.

An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.

Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.

There are no rules for friendship. It must be left to itself. We cannot force it any more than love.

Be slow to fall into friendship but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.

Fear makes strangers of people who would be friends.

Caring for but never trying to own may be a further way to define friendship.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success!